Kevin M. Burger (GSM’90) of Miami, Fla., has worked at the U.S. Department of the Interior since March 1997. He is the deputy director of the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force. Kevin is helping to coordinate the single largest environmental restoration initiative undertaken anywhere in the world: restoring America’s Everglades ecosystem. E-mail him at kevin_m_burger@ios.doi.gov.
Alan R. Earls (MET’90) of Franklin, Mass., a business and technology journalist, published Watertown Arsenal (Arcadia Publishing, 2007). He has been a guest curator at the Charles River Museum of Industry in Waltham, Mass.
Laurie Meyers (LAW’90) of New York, N.Y., was named a shareholder with the New Jersey law firm Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer.
Andrew Mozina (GRS’90) of Kalamazoo, Mich., published a collection of short stories, The Women Were Leaving the Men (Wayne State University Press, 2007). E-mail Andrew at amozina@kzoo.edu.
Antony Wood (GRS’90) of Acton, Mass., contributed translations to The Uncensored Boris Godunov: The Case for Pushkin’s Original Comedy (University of Wisconsin Press, 2006). The book contains both the Russian text and the only English translation of the original version of Pushkin’s play.
Alan W. Lohof (CAS’91) of Billings, Mont., a firefighter-paramedic for the Billings Fire Department, received a master’s in public administration from Montana State University. E-mail him at alohof@bresnan.net.
Catherine Seiberling Pond (GRS’91) of Hancock, N.H., published The Pantry: Its History and Modern Uses (Gibbs Smith, 2007). Catherine, who lives with her husband and three children, also writes a blog on domestic life, inthepantry.blogspot.com.
Jacqueline Raskin-Burns (CAS’91) of Bethesda, Md., and her husband, Adam Burns, had a second daughter, Lexie Paige, on May 21, 2007. Lexie’s big sister Halle can’t wait to introduce Lexie to BU hockey and “the ice-skating doggy.” Contact Jacqueline at jax756@aol.com.
David Rothenberg (GRS’91) of Cold Spring, N.Y., recently published a paperback edition of Always the Mountains (University of Georgia Press, 2007), a collection of essays on nature, culture, and technology.
Michael Sodano (CAS’91) of Los Gatos, Calif., accepted a position “as director of semi-important stuff” at Apple, Inc., in Cupertino. “I finally abandoned consulting after 10 years when I realized no one was heeding my advice,” he writes. Michael received his ministry credentials online, and he recently presided over the marriage of Erich Knox (CAS’93). E-mail Michael at msodano_2000@yahoo.com.
Peter Bristol (CAS’92, GRS’92, CGS’89) of Sherman, Conn., was appointed senior director of information technology for Network Health, a Massachusetts health plan provider.
Edmund B. Davis (MET’92) of Charlestown, Mass., joined the Boston-based Federal Street Advisors, where he is the chief operating officer, in April. Previously, he was chief financial officer for Arnold Worldwide and regional director of finance for Zentropy Partners. He is a member of the Dean’s Advisory Board at MET.
Kamieka Gabriel (CAS’92, CGS’90) of Decatur, Ga., recently started Gabriel Psychological Services, Inc., where she provides psychotherapy, consultation, and training for those in the metro Atlanta area. Contact Kamieka at drkamgab@bellsouth.net.
Kimberly Hines Hart (CAS’92, COM’92) of Randolph, N.J., and her husband, Eric, welcomed their second daughter, Zoe Lynne, on April 15, 2006. Zoe has a big sister, Kayla. After practicing law for seven years, Kim is a stay-at-home mom. “Caring for our two girls is sometimes harder than working for clients,” she writes, “but more worthwhile.” E-mail Kim at kimeric630@optonline.net.
Jacqueline LoBosco (CAS’92) of New York, N.Y., coauthored an SAT workbook, How to Ace the SAT Without Losing Your Cool (MJ Publishing, 2007). Jacqui cofounded the Academics Plus Tutoring Center in 2000. Visit www.academics-plus.com to learn more, or e-mail her at jacquijl@gmail.com.
Jamie McDonald (COM’92) of New York, N.Y., produced, directed, and narrated the documentary Pulp Fiction Art: Cheap Thrills and Painted Nightmares, which was released this summer by Kultur International Films. The film won best documentary at both the International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival and the Dragon*Con Independent Short Film Festival. Find out more at www.pulpfictionart.com, or e-mail Jamie at jamiemcdonald@verizon.net.
Chris Meck (COM’92) of Philadelphia, Pa., a photographer and an activist, and artist Meredith Warner created a multimedia exhibition, Referendum: Democracy in Action and Reaction, about the effort to stop casino development in Philadelphia neighborhoods. The installation premiered on May 4 at Power Plant Productions in Philadelphia. To see a selection of Chris’s images from the show, visit www.chrismeck.com/referendum.
Scott Pisani (SMG’92) of Manhasset, N.Y., is senior product manager for the audio division of Speco Technologies, a manufacturer of residential and commercial electronics. Scott writes that he’d love to hear from any old friends or housemates from Bay State Road at spisani@gmail.com.
Joyce “Jodi” Rosenberg (CAS’92) of Shawnee, Kans., and her husband, Chuck Marvine, announce the arrival of Elias John on May 26, 2007. Eli has two big brothers, Joshua and Alexander. Jodi recently joined the faculty of the University of Kansas School of Law. E-mail her at chuckjodi@yahoo.com.
Renee (Feldman) Baltuch (COM’93, CGS’91) of Montreal, Quebec, and her husband, Ted, announce the birth of their first child, Philip Barnett, on March 30, 2007. Contact Renee at rfeldman56@hotmail.com.
Beth Darrah Cafarella (CAS’93, COM’93) of Maynard, Mass., is the service desk manager at PAREXEL International in Lowell, Mass. She left her job at Vertex Pharmaceuticals in February and writes that she is enjoying the shorter commute, which allows her to spend more time with her husband, John, and two-year-old daughter, Julia.
Sean Donovan (COM’93) of Tempe, Ariz., is the communications director for the Tempe Chamber of Commerce. His six-year-old son, Connor, plays Little League baseball with the Tempe Sidewinders. “I’d love to hear from my old friends from Pratt Street and Tri Chi,” Sean writes. E-mail him at sean@tempechamber.org.
Michele (Hahn) Hackshall (COM’93) of Sydney, Australia, started Hahn Writing Services, a copywriting and technical writing service. Michele lives with her husband and two daughters, ages six and three.
Kim Pasculli-Festa (COM’93) of Oakland, N.J., and her husband, Gregg, announce the birth of their third son, Luke Christian, on March 22, 2007. Luke joins brothers Gregg and Marco Joseph. E-mail Kim at kpasculli@yahoo.com.
Chris Reynolds (SMG’93) of Plainsboro, N.J., received tenure as a Foreign Service officer this spring. He has worked for the State Department since 2002 and completed his current tour as a political officer in Barbados in August. Chris will spend a year in training in Washington, D.C., before heading off to his next assignment in Bangui in the Central African Republic. Contact him at crreyn@msn.com.
Gwen Austin Yuffa (CAS’93) of Denver, Colo., was selected from 6,000 amateur inventors as one of eight finalists in Oprah and QVC shopping network’s Next Big Idea contest. Gwen’s entry, a remote-controlled art toy called the Color Bug, can be viewed at www.rcarttoys.com.
P. J. Bracco (CFA’94) of Matawan, N.J., screened two of his films, Stocks, Bonds, and Notes and Goin’ Down, at New York’s Pioneer Theater in May.
Liz Clogher-Laqui (SMG’94) of Randolph, N.J., and her husband, Marc, announce the birth of their second son, Darren Thomas Laqui, on January 24, 2007. Darren has a big brother, Brendan. E-mail Liz at lizclogher@hotmail.com.
Nicole Ezer (LAW’94) of Spring, Tex., was selected by the American Immigration Lawyers Association to serve on the national Social Security Administration Liaison Committee. Nicole is an immigration lawyer in the Houston office of Sutherland Asbill and Brennan.
Michele Friedman (ENG’94) of Baltimore, Md., graduated summa cum laude with a doctorate in pharmacology from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy in May. She recently married John L. Sharkey in Cancun, Mexico. E-mail Michele at friedmanmichele@hotmail.com.
Jo Anne (Domingo) Lemus (CAS’94) of Honolulu, Hawaii, is an electronics technician for the Federal Aviation Administration’s Upward Mobility Program. She and her husband, Abel, have a two-year-old daughter, Isabel Anne. E-mail Jo Anne at jodomingo@hotmail.com.
Christopher Lynch (GRS’94) of Potsdam, N.Y., was promoted from associate professor to professor of mathematics and computer science at Clarkson University.
Kevin McLaughlin (COM’94, CGS’92) of New Haven, Conn., is communications director for AMISTAD America. He is working on the Atlantic Freedom Tour, during which the Freedom Schooner Amistad will undertake a 14-month voyage, retracing the infamous slave-trade route. Previously, Kevin was a freelance writer and advertising manager for the Miami New Times, the New York Post, and Yale University’s athletics department. E-mail him at kmclaughlin@amistadamerica.org.
Zibby Wilder (CAS’94) of Sacramento, Calif., is the media relations director for the advocacy group Animal Protection Institute. “Many people refer to animal welfare advocates as ‘crazy hippies’ or worse, but in fact most of us have impressive college educations (ahem!) and broad professional backgrounds,” Zibby writes. “I learned so much in my four years at BU, and my education is part of what brought me to where I am today.”
Teresa Deskins (COM’95) of Santa Monica, Calif., coproduced and edited the film The Fighting Cholitas, which won an honorable mention at the Sundance Film Festival in January and Best Documentary at the New York City Short Film Festival. The documentary short, which showcases five female Bolivian wrestlers, was shown at film festivals throughout the summer. Visit www.myspace.com/fightingcholitas. Teresa is a full-time editor of reality television, including shows such as The Bachelor and The Biggest Loser. E-mail her at luckydeskins@hotmail.com.
Julie Noiman (CAS’95) of Cincinnati, Ohio, cofounded and launched the Web site DogPublic.com, an online destination for dog and puppy parents and the “dog-curious.” Julie has worked in the interactive field since graduating from BU. Contact her at jn@dogpublic.com.
Ian C. Pilarczyk (LAW’95) of Cambridge, Mass., published two legal history articles and has a book chapter due out in 2008. He was asked to give a public lecture last November by the Phi Beta Kappa Society, and in May 2007 he was awarded the Branch President of the Year award by the McGill Alumni Association.
Kurt D. Ring (GSM’95) of Andover, Mass., was promoted to vice president of sales and marketing for ScooterBug, Inc., the leading provider of mobility equipment in the theme park, zoo, and entertainment markets. Previously, he was the company’s vice president of operations. E-mail Kurt at kurt.ring@scooterbug.com.
Andrew F. Shure (LAW’95) of Boston, Mass., was made a partner in the national law firm Seyfarth Shaw. Andrew specializes in commercial real estate law.
Scott Watson (MET’95) of Dover, N.H., is a risk management consultant. His new book, The Art of War for Security Managers: 10 Steps to Enhancing Organizational Effectiveness (Butterworth-Heinemann, 2007), was released in July.
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